watch snobs, who makes a nice "time piece"?

[finite automaton]

Originally posted by: SN4p
This is my favorite tourbillon that I have seen to date.

http://www.gemnation.com/watch...llenary-No-5-1553.html

Not overkill ornate but still a skeleton.

That's an awesome looking watch. Can something similar had for... a little less?

 

[LS21]

Originally posted by: ivan2
choose from the list will be rolex hands down, present day omega and tag can't hold a candle to them and only choose breitlings if you must have a quartz.

pretentious snobs will be rocking minimal of IWC in casual and gold Patek in Formal. Rolex is for middle managements.

pretty much all of this
iwc portuguese everyday, patek calatrava on fancy days, tag and any quartz goes down the toilet, rolex for the "i want everyone to know i have an expensive watch"

 

[Born2bwire]

Mmmmmmm.... me wanty.

http://www.timezone.com/library/rdnotebook/200503149532

 

[darkxshade]

I would get a Casio watch and wear it with my $200 Diesel Jeans.

 

[Born2bwire]

Originally posted by: darkxshade
I would get a Casio watch and wear it with my $200 Diesel Jeans.

Pffftt... why BUY a Casio when you can get a perfectly good Timex movie themed watch from any participating Taco Bells?

 

[D1gger]

I have a Rolex and really appreciate the craftsmanship and quality.

 

[ebaycj]

Originally posted by: BlahBlahYouToo
if i wanted to be a pretentious snob, what watch would i wear?

Patek Phillipe - Grand Complication Tourbillon

 

[dbk]

Folex

 

[EvilYoda]

I'm waiting for this thread to be updated when the OP buys a watch.

*cough*

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
I'm waiting for this thread to be updated when the OP buys a watch.

*cough*

you calling me out?

if i find that rolex explorer with a blue dial and i get a good annual bonus, it'll be mine.

 

[ivan2]

Originally posted by: BlahBlahYouToo

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
I'm waiting for this thread to be updated when the OP buys a watch.

*cough*

you calling me out?

if i find that rolex explorer with a blue dial and i get a good annual bonus, it'll be mine.

so you want the GMT explorer?

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

Originally posted by: Alone

Originally posted by: BlahBlahYouToo
i may not know anything about watches, but i like knowing what i purchased is the real deal, won't break or rust when i'm rinsing my hands under the sink.

You misunderstand replicas entirely. They're still well made.

Shit, I haven't even had a cheap watch rust or break while in the field. Maybe I'm just lucky.

so what's the difference between a $200 fake and a $4000 genuine?
there's gotta be costs cut somewhere.

 

[SandEagle]

I am a huge Movado fan. nice watches

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

Originally posted by: ivan2

Originally posted by: BlahBlahYouToo

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
I'm waiting for this thread to be updated when the OP buys a watch.

*cough*

you calling me out?

if i find that rolex explorer with a blue dial and i get a good annual bonus, it'll be mine.

so you want the GMT explorer?

the one descartes has, in blue.
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[krunchykrome]

I have a Tag. It's not flashy, but it's nice enough to one-up someone, like you

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

Originally posted by: krunchykrome
I have a Tag. It's not flashy, but it's nice enough to one-up someone, like you

nice, i have nothing so that's not hard to do.

 

[Mardeth]

All Im know is that Rolex sucks and I like my fathers Rado.

 

[EvilYoda]

I hope you do get it as everyone should have a nice watch. It's a big decision to be making so quickly as it doesn't sound like you've been researching for too long. How old are you anyway? A watch fetish/hobby is a dangerous thing

 

[krunchykrome]

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
I hope you do get it as everyone should have a nice watch. It's a big decision to be making so quickly as it doesn't sound like you've been researching for too long. How old are you anyway? A watch fetish/hobby is a dangerous thing

tell me about it; I have 5 watches

it's the only "accessory" that I wear, so I suppose it's not a bad thing

 

[lytalbayre]

Originally posted by: Mo0o
Tag and Seikos aren't really in the same league as Rolex/Omega/Breitling/Cartier

If you wanna try less popular (but still really prestigious among watch fans) try Ebel.

Not sure if you can get Panerai at 10k but those have a really distinct look.

Watch out! Seiko makes some upper end watches (grand seiko, spring drive, Credor, that easily compete with high end swiss both in price and quality/innovation).

<love my spring drive

 

[JEDI]

Originally posted by: BlahBlahYouToo
if i wanted to be a pretentious snob, what watch would i wear?

timex

when you're rich, dess like a pauper

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
I hope you do get it as everyone should have a nice watch. It's a big decision to be making so quickly as it doesn't sound like you've been researching for too long. How old are you anyway? A watch fetish/hobby is a dangerous thing

25. atot is my research crew.
trust me, i don't dive into big purchases without thorough researching.

 

[JS80]

PANERAI

 

[theblackbox]

never understood the fascination with watches.. you have a clock in your car, at your house, if you work at work, and most likely everywhere else you go. i never understand why people are so impressed with time, when it seems we never have enough.
i prefer to not know what time it is. life is better that way.

you should buy an ar-15 instead, they are very popular here.

 

[Alone]

Originally posted by: theblackbox
never understood the fascination with watches.. you have a clock in your car, at your house, if you work at work, and most likely everywhere else you go. i never understand why people are so impressed with time, when it seems we never have enough.

What's the point of any piece of jewelery, as it serves no actual purpose but looking good? Why drive a high-end car when, odds are, you'll never get to top-out, or show off its true potential? Why buy an expensive suit when a cheap one will cover you just as well?

It's not all about how a watch tells time, but the craftsmanship behind it. How much time and effort was put into one piece. It's about appreciating the complexity of something that serves such a simple purpose.